THE BASICS OF 64-BIT COMPUTING

Authors

  • Sandi Svetić
  • Antun Sok

Abstract

The paper explains the principles of 64-bit computing on a desktop computer. Besides 64-bit hardware (microprocessors), 64-bit software (64-bit operating systems and 64-bit applications) is also described in detail. The advantages and disadvantages of transition to a 64-bit platform are analysed.

Author Biographies

Sandi Svetić

Faculty of engineering, University of Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia

Antun Sok

Faculty of engineering, University of Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia

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Published

2008-12-15

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